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Displaying a calculation, Entering data manually – PASCO SPARK Science Learning System User's Guide User Manual

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To enter subscript and superscript numbers, use the number keys on
the Greek keyboard. Touch SHIFT to switch between subscript and
superscript.

Touch the Numbers button to return to the main calculator keyboard.

When you have finished entering the expression, touch RETURN.

The SPARK may prompt you to enter definitions for variables and constants
used in the expression.

To exit the calculator screen, touch Done.

Displaying a calculation

Once you have created a calculation, it is available to be shown in any data
display. Complete these steps to select the calculation for display.

1.

Touch the Tools button of a graph, digits display, table, or meter to
open the tools palette.

2.

Touch the Properties button to open the Properties screen.

3.

Touch the Measurement: box and select the calculation.

4.

Touch OK.

Entering data manually

These steps outline the process of manual data entry.

See the following tasks for detailed instructions.

1.

Open the measurements list in the Page-build screen or the Table
Properties screen.

2.

Create a empty data set for number or text data entry.

3.

Prepare a table for data entry.

4.

Enter data in the table.